RICHMOND HILL LAW BLOG
Broken bones from car crashes will cost more than you think
Broken bones or fractures are a common traumatic injury that people can suffer in a serious motor vehicle collision. Everything from the kind of restraints used to the type of collision will influence the kind of injuries someone suffers, including the location and...
What are the benefits of hiring a lawyer to challenge a traffic ticket?
On the surface, a traffic ticket doesn’t sound like a big deal. However, once you learn more about the potential impact on your life and finances, you may come to realize that you’re in a compromising position. Here are some of the many potential consequences of a...
What actions will Georgia take if you refuse a DUI breath test?
Most people are at least somewhat aware that their basic civil rights include the right against self-incrimination. What they may not realize is that this right primarily relates to what you say in court or while officially under arrest. Police can and do often compel...
Breathalyzers aren’t as dependable as their prevalence may imply
Police rely heavily on tests to pin a number on the sobriety level of motorists. If the digits come out too high, then you could be in a lot of trouble. But just because a breathalyzer says you’re out of bounds, doesn’t mean it’s telling the truth. Breathalyzers are...
Automated braking has mixed results
In 2018, the nation suffered the highest number of pedestrian deaths in traffic accidents in over 30 years. But automated braking systems, which were designed to prevent these and other motor vehicle accidents had a mixed record. The National Highway Traffic Safety...
Filing bankruptcy can stop those annoying calls from creditors
When you owe more to your creditors than you are able to pay off quickly and easily, the companies that own your credit card or medical debt will likely start calling you to try to collect. Collection activity can become so stressful and intimidating that you don't...
Breathalyzers are important evidence but may be flawed
Fighting a DUI charge
Drunk driving is dangerous. It also has serious legal consequences. There are several legal defenses that may be used, in the appropriate circumstances, to fight a DUI charge. A common defense is that the police officer was not legally justified in stopping a driver....
How does traffic court work in Georgia?
Conviction for a traffic offense can have consequences even though these are usually considered comparatively minor crimes in Georgia. Anyone facing a prosecution for traffic violations should be aware of their rights and options. Most violations are classified as...
Scary: Halloween DUI patrols increase odds of arrest
Werewolves, witches, wrestlers, waiters and wildlife will all be roaming Bryan County streets in just a few days. Halloween is right around the corner and with it comes trick-or-treating for the little ones and costume parties and clubs for those a bit older. Also...
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